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The experience of living with polycystic ovary syndrome in the military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent reproductive endocrinopathy in women, ranging from 5% to 26% depending on diagnostic criteria …

Comparison of behavioral activation-enhanced cognitive processing therapy and cognitive processing therapy among U.S. service members: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently co-occur and can cause significant impairment. Data are lacking as to whether …

Making sense of changes in military partners' post-deployment adjustment concern: Turning points, trajectories, and accounts

Abstract: Reintegration after a military service member returns home from deployment is a time of uncertainty that requires adjustment by all family members. Building on accounts …

Impacts of military sexual trauma on intimate partner relationships in female Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma is a pandemic across nations that has infected every branch of military service. The rate of sexual assault and rape in the military is prevalent. …

Supporting sustained delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) commissioned RAND Europe to review projects conducted by 19 groups (or ‘clusters’) of Local Authorities (LAs) who …

Developing a program for advanced physical therapist practice in amputation care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over the past 20 years, military medicine made great strides in the medical management of traumatically injured patients. Significant advancements were …

Mesothelioma: exploring psychological effects on veterans and their family caregivers

Abstract: In the UK, around one in eight adults aged over 65 years is a veteran of the UK armed forces. There is little research into the experiences of veterans with mesothelioma …

Rehabilitation service needs and preferences among Veterans with tinnitus: A qualitative study

Abstract: Tinnitus is prevalent among military Veterans, yet there is a gap between the demand and the provision of services for tinnitus rehabilitation services within the …

Facilitators and Barriers to Verifying Penicillin Allergies in a Veteran Nursing Home Population

Abstract: Background: Unconfirmed penicillin allergies are common and may contribute to adverse outcomes, especially in frail older patients. Evidence-based clinical pathways for …

Examining the unique and interactive associations of gender and race on PTSD symptom severity among military sexual trauma survivors

Abstract: Objective: Despite a robust association between military sexual trauma (MST) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few studies have examined factors that are …

Factors affecting the implementation of employee whole health in the Veterans Health Administration: A qualitative evaluation

Abstract: Background: There is increasing recognition of the need to focus on the health and well-being of healthcare employees given high rates of burnout and turnover. Employee …

Communicating stigma about invisible illness: US military veterans’ descriptions of stigma communication about posttraumatic stress

Abstract: Due to mental illness stigma, veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress (PTS) may attempt to cope without seeking professional treatment. This can lead to detrimental …